For as long as we have been celebrating the history of cinema, there has been a concerted effort to cite someone as the proverbial “father” of the medium. There is a debate around who we can consider the first true pioneer, so it would seem that the most appropriate solution is not to label an…
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The Second Act (2024)
While his work is divisive to the point where calling them an acquired taste would be enormously generous, it’s impossible to deny that Quentin Dupieux (otherwise known as Mr Oizo in some circles) is a filmmaker who has grown into one of the unique artistic visionaries of his generation and has continuously worked to redefine…
Emilia Pérez (2024)
When given the opportunity to change your life, every one of us would take it, whether it means small alterations or an entire reinvention of our existence. However, those who make such a decision to completely abandon their identity and take on a new life tend to find that it is impossible to run away…
A Real Pain (2024)
Everything is a matter of perspective – what some may find uncomfortable may be far easier for others to handle, and when it comes to some of life’s most challenging inevitabilities, we all tend to deal with them differently. Pain is something we all experience in some way or another, whether it is physical or…
Please Welcome…Dame Angela Lansbury!
For many, this is some of the best news to enter the New Year with. Finally, after SEVENTY years in the performing arts, Angela Lansbury finally receives a CBE from the Queen of England, making her official Dame Angela Lansbury. This comes just over a month after her Honorary Academy Award win, one of…
The Postmodern Pelican 